Car sharing a new phenomenon

Nina Geuskens
May 18, 2022

The new generation is becoming increasingly environmentally conscious. More ways are being found to pollute the environment less and to deal with the world more consciously. Sharing a car, also known as car sharing, is an example of this. Car sharing is becoming increasingly popular and in recent years it has become a real concept. It is a very good solution for people who do not use a car often, but do need one occasionally. What exactly car sharing is, how it works and what the advantages and disadvantages are, we will explain in this blog. This is very useful if you are also planning to think more about the environment.

What does the term car sharing mean?

Car sharing is a type of system where multiple people can use the same car. You then use a shared car. So you can use a car with a sharing car for a certain day or time slot so that other people can drive along when you no longer need it. It is a bit like renting. The only thing is that this is not done by car rental companies, but by car sharing companies that are parked at certain points. In addition to car sharing being offered by car sharing companies, there are also private individuals who offer their own car to other people. Often it is the case that people in the area can use it when necessary. In most cases you pay a price per kilometer or hour, sometimes there are also fixed costs on top of that.

what is car sharing

The differences with a car rental company

There are a number of differences between car sharing and renting a car from a car rental company. Car sharing cars are often offered in the area, so you don't have to go to a car rental company. Since the point where these cars are offered is unmanned, the cars can be opened with, for example, a card or key in a box. These cars can often be returned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Car sharing is usually done for shorter periods, so renting a car is more convenient for a few days or longer.

The pros and cons of car sharing

Car sharing has both advantages and disadvantages. The main advantages are that more people can use one car. This means that fewer cars need to drive on the road, which is ultimately better for the environment. In addition to being better for the environment, it also ensures less traffic jams, CO2 emissions, parking problems and lower individual costs for a car. Sharing a car is therefore much cheaper than buying a car yourself.

The disadvantages are that you don't always have a car and are dependent on the supply of cars. You also have to return the car within a certain time and you don't build up claim-free years as a driver with the car insurance.

The concept of car sharing has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially in the RandstadThis is because the costs are much more favorable than, for example, a lease contract, you do not have to constantly look for a parking space for your car and more and more people are seeing the benefits of this.

Would you rather have one renting a car for a longer period than with car sharing? Or are you looking for a passenger bus instead of a car? On the website of Adrem Car Rental Limburg we are happy to help you.

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